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He highlighted developments at Merti Vocational Training Centre, noting increased student enrollment alongside improved staffing and infrastructure.
Speaking during Madaraka Day celebrations held in Wajir County on June 1,2026, Ruto said the changes are intended to end what he described as “long-standing discrimination” against communities in northern and border counties, while maintaining the integrity of the national registration system.
The President announced expanded government programmes targeting livestock recovery and productivity, including restocking efforts, mass vaccination drives, and breeding support meant to rebuild herds affected by drought and other shocks.
Ahmed Khalif Mohamed’s career came to an abrupt end on January 24, 2003, when a light aircraft carrying him and other leaders crashed shortly after take-off at Busia airstrip.
Under the programme, the government will roll out a Sh5 billion County Livestock Investment Company initiative that will target more than 350,000 pastoralists.
The Deputy President further noted that long-standing barriers in access to national documentation had been removed, saying this had restored dignity to residents who had previously felt excluded.
Unlike previous national day celebrations that often continue into the afternoon, the Wajir ceremony progressed through its official agenda in record time, allowing the final activities to be completed before midday.
Governor Abdullahi said the gift symbolises deep respect and recognition from the community, adding that the camels will be delivered by Wajir elders to President Ruto’s preferred location.
The President pointed to early national planning approaches, including Sessional Paper No. 10 of 1965, noting that development had been directed mainly to areas considered high potential, while vast parts of Northern Kenya were left behind.
Wajir Governor also proposed that the newly built Wajir Stadium be named after the late Ahmed Khalif, whom he described as a respected community leader and humanitarian.
Residents, visitors and invited guests began arriving from as early as 5:00 a.m., according to organisers, triggering long queues at security checkpoints as people sought to secure entry into the venue.
Governor Abdullswamad Sharrif Nassir directed that the exercise take effect immediately, covering all public and private learning institutions, including primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities and vocational training centres across the county.
During the visit on Friday, lawmakers reviewed service delivery at registration offices and assessed challenges affecting the issuance of vital documents.
A bench of three judges on Friday found that state agencies and the Ministry of Housing moved ahead with the Southlands Affordable Housing Project without proper public engagement and without completing a full environmental and social impact assessment.
KeNHA warned that traders, roadside operators and owners of unauthorised developments within the affected section must clear the area within 30 days from the date of the notice or risk having their property removed.
The county said it fully supports global efforts to contain outbreaks of highly infectious diseases, including Ebola, but questioned the suitability of placing such a facility in a setting that is not directly experiencing the outbreak.
The committee observed that enforcement appeared uneven, with book vendors reportedly bearing the brunt of the crackdown while other informal traders continued operating in similar spaces without interference.
EACC arrested a Kenya Power technician from the Donholm office in Nairobi and an alleged accomplice after a complaint about a Sh30,000 demand to reconnect electricity. The suspects were taken to the Integrity Centre for processing.
The situation appeared more worrying at the Children’s Remand Home in Malindi, where MPs reported that children were living in poor conditions that fell below expected care standards.
Kang’ata assured parents and residents that updates would continue to be shared through official county communication channels as investigations progress.
The National Police Service said the incident happened along CITAM Church Road, a busy stretch commonly used by traders, worshippers, motorists and pedestrians going about their daily routines.
The National Police Service described the recovery as a demonstration of the impact of coordinated security operations being undertaken under Operation Maliza Uhalifu, an initiative established by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration to tackle insecurity, banditry and organised crime in affected regions.
Waruku in Kileleshwa ward was also hit by a fire overnight that left at least 20 houses and 11 businesses badly affected
Officials drawn from Vocal Africa, Fast Action Business Community, Tuk Tuk Association, Boda Boda Association and Taxi Association said the new structure is unfair to residents and business operators who rely heavily on the channel for daily movement and trade.
Speaking during a Thanksgiving service for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy PS Fikirini Jacobs at Mnagoni Primary School grounds in Bamba, Ganze Constituency, Kilifi County, Ruto said the fencing project will protect villages that have long suffered invasions by wild animals from Tsavo Park.
Police in Migori and Murang’a arrested two suspects in separate anti-drug operations, recovering rolls of bhang, unprocessed cannabis, illicit alcohol and cigarettes. The suspects were held pending arraignment as investigations continue.
Ruto further directed the Ministry of Interior, through Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, to fix gaps in the registration system and remove unnecessary requirements that slow down issuance of identity documents. He
Senators reported that 47 out of 49 projects across 35 wards have been completed, with only a few remaining unfinished. Among the pending works is the Ogenya Evacuation Centre, which stalled after storm damage affected its roofing stage.
The County Secretary and Head of Public Service sits at the centre of county operations. The office holder doubles up as the secretary to the county executive committee, oversees implementation of county policies, manages public resources, coordinates government activities, and provides direction to public officers across the county structure.
According to the data, Nairobi recorded 82 teargas incidents from 284 protests, the highest in the country. Mombasa and Kisumu each registered 14 incidents, despite having fewer protests at 44 and 36 respectively.